Samsung 980 PRO 1TB MLC V-NAND NVMe 1.3c M.2 2280 PCIe Internal SSD
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Our take on the Samsung 980 PRO 1TB MLC V-NAND NVMe 1.3c M.2 2280 PCIe Internal SSD
The Samsung 980 PRO is a PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 internal SSD built for fast everyday and gaming storage. It pairs Samsung's own controller and V-NAND with a nickel-coated controller and heat spreader label to keep speeds steady under load. It suits gamers, content creators and anyone upgrading a compatible desktop or laptop. Against PCIe 3.0 drives it roughly doubles sequential throughput; newer PCIe 5.0 drives beat it on peak speed but run hotter and cost more per gigabyte.
- PCIe 4.0 speeds up to about 7,000 MB/s sequential read
- Samsung in-house controller and V-NAND
- Heat spreader label and nickel-coated controller
- Samsung Magician software for monitoring and firmware
- Strong track record for reliability
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What reviewers say
Owners and reviewers rate the 980 PRO as a fast, dependable PCIe 4.0 drive that is easy to install and works well in PCs and the PS5. Most praise its real-world load times and Samsung's software; some note it gets hot under heavy writes and that newer drives are faster.
- SpeedPraisedOwners say boots, game loads and large file copies feel noticeably quicker than SATA and PCIe 3.0 drives.
- HeatMixedReviewers note the drive warms up under sustained writes and recommend a heatsink in tight or poorly ventilated systems.
- InstallationPraisedBuyers find the M.2 install and Samsung's cloning and Magician software straightforward.
Questions and answers
- Is the 980 PRO fast enough for gaming and the PS5?
- Yes. It is a PCIe 4.0 drive with sequential reads around 7,000 MB/s, which meets the PS5's expansion requirements and cuts load times in games.
- Does it need a heatsink?
- Not for light use; the label spreads some heat. For sustained writes, tight cases or the PS5, a heatsink version or an added heatsink is the safer choice.
- Will it work in my laptop or desktop?
- It fits any M.2 2280 slot with PCIe NVMe support. In a PCIe 3.0 slot it works but runs at PCIe 3.0 speeds.
- How does it compare with the 990 PRO?
- The 990 PRO is newer and faster, especially on sustained writes, but the 980 PRO remains a solid, proven drive for most users.
- What is in the box?
- The drive itself, with Samsung's warranty documentation; mounting screws and a heatsink are not included.
